Barn Owl

Blacknest

Opening Autumn 2025

Welcome to the Barn Owl

The Barn Owl has a long and eventful history, dating back to the late 17th century when it was known as the Golden Farmer, it also had a spell of being called 'the Cricketers'. The pub moved to its current location in the 1820s and changed its name to the Jolly Farmer in 1823. We decided a new start deserved a new name and the Barn Owl felt a perfect fit. We received the keys in July this year and are thrilled to be breathing life back into this beautiful pub, which had been closed for well over a year. We plan to be pouring pints by Christmas all being well and are currently looking for a team to help us do just that!

There will be lots of exciting job opportunities available, including management, chefs, front of house, cleaners and gardeners. Click below to register your interest or to apply for any role, please send over your CV to [email protected] and let us know what you’re looking for.

Register your interest in joining us

We will be looking for crew at all levels, both front of house and in the kitchen, once the renovation is complete and we are closer to opening our doors. Register your interest by completing the form and well get in touch when we have full information about the positions available and the timings of our opening.

Love pubs? Like walking? Read on...

With the help of the AllTrails App, we are planning to create a circular walk from the pub and through the surrounding area, to help you work up that thirst/appetite. You will be able to view the walk details via a number of ways (varying levels of tech savviness required -Ed)

Watch this space!